CVE-2017-8745 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-8745, a privilege elevation vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1. Find out how to mitigate the risk and protect your systems.
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1 is affected by a privilege elevation vulnerability that could be exploited through a specially crafted web request. This vulnerability is also referred to as the 'Microsoft SharePoint Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability'.
Understanding CVE-2017-8745
A vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1 that allows privilege elevation through a specific web request.
What is CVE-2017-8745?
This CVE identifies a privilege elevation vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1 when it fails to properly sanitize a specially crafted web request to an affected SharePoint server.
The Impact of CVE-2017-8745
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges on the SharePoint server, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-8745
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Privilege elevation vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1.
- Exploitable through a specially crafted web request.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Microsoft Office
- Vendor: Microsoft Corporation
- Version: Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a specifically designed web request to the affected SharePoint server.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-8745.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
- Monitor and restrict access to SharePoint servers.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories and updates from Microsoft.
- Ensure all systems running Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 Service Pack 1 are up to date with the latest patches.